Respite care provides relief for caregivers of hospice patients by arranging a brief period (up to five days) of inpatient care for the patient. Medicare only covers respite care under the hospice benefit.
« Back to Glossary IndexRespite care provides relief for caregivers of hospice patients by arranging a brief period (up to five days) of inpatient care for the patient. Medicare only covers respite care under the hospice benefit.
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